UAE's anti-virus steps enhanced family bonding by 97%: Study

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

A recent study conducted by the Ministry of Community Development to measure the impact of COVID-19 on society, showed that the measures taken by the UAE positively contributed to enhancing family cohesion by 97%.

The study also showed that the UAE government’s handling of the pandemic’s effect, contributed to the spread of reassurance and a sense of safety among community members, by about 98%.

And that the UAE's procedures for remote work and for supporting community members have achieved a high happiness rate of about 98% on the family and community scale.

96% of respondents confirm that the UAE was exceptional in handling the challenges resulting from the crisis, by compensating the impacted groups, and supporting medium, small and micro enterprises, in support of various economic activities.